Tuesday, 30 October 2018

Todays
game was at Mareeba Golf Club with 80 starters consisting of 66 men &
14 ladies. Todays sponsor is Stratford Painting Contractor (SPC),
highly recommended for any painting requirements and is owned by one
of our own members Gordon Perry.

The
weather was absolutely perfect and the course was as good as any
played on recently. Many thanks to Gabby for issuing buggies,
preparing the coffee for the early starters and ensuring that
everyone was catered for lunch requests and bar services.

Next
weeks game will be at HMBGC on MONDAY at the normal time as the
Melbourne Cup is on the Tuesday.

Members
were advised to register their intentions to play on the final game
for 2018 with the Treasurer at normal registration in the coming
weeks as it will be our Xmas break up, prior notice of attendance
numbers are required for catering purposes at Cairns Golf Club.

Friday, 26 October 2018

All, Our next game is a single stableford at Mareeba. I'm advised the course is in great condition with plenty of run & Gabby will no doubt have some of her famous apple turnovers ready. Sponsor for the day is Stratford Painting Contractors.See you there.LouisPS For those who like to plan well ahead, we've been advised of the 2019 Golden Oldies World Golf Festival planned for 15th – 21st September 2019 in Fiji. Details at www.goldenoldiesgolf.com

Tuesday, 23 October 2018

Todays
game was at Gordonvale Golf Club with 73 starters consisting of 56
men & 17 ladies with 2 new members, Kevin Mead and Catheryn Buder
both from Gordonvale GC with todays sponsor being the FNQVGA.

The
course was in great shape due to the hard work of Rob and Mike, in
particular their efforts to return the greens to great shape after
some clowns had spread Roundup on a few of the greens a couple of
weeks ago. Thanks also to Belinda for not only providing bar services
and the preparation of sandwiches but also for ensuring that the
aircons were working after the game, greatly appreciated by all.

There
is to be a Cancer Charity Game at Gordonvale GC on Wednesday 24th,
all welcome with the timesheet available at the club.

Members
were given a heads up for the AGM to be held at Gordonvale on the 27
Nov 18 at 0800 to be followed by a 4BBB shotgun start immediately
after the AGM (0830).

Friday, 19 October 2018

The course is in great condition with plenty of run, which will help the shorter hitters make the drains with their second!

Belinda will be looking after you, so there should be no problems with being overcharged for a cart. Anyone who was overcharged in error last time we played there should mention it to Bel, as I've been advised by club President Anthony you will be refunded the difference.

Tuesday, 16 October 2018

Todays
game was at Atherton Golf Club with 72 starters consisting of 60 men
& 12 ladies with 1 new member Thomas McEwan from Atherton GC with
today's sponsor being Stratford Painting Contractors.

The
course was in great shape due to the hard work of Brendan and his
crew, thanks also to Kylie and Kevin for the eats and bar service.
SPC were advertised as fantastic painting contractors and members
were urged to utilise their services when house painting is required.

Wednesday, 10 October 2018

Today was Greg Gibbs final day and final speech as President, he was very sincere about thanking committee members individually for their efforts over the previous 12 months stating that without their dedication the FNQVGA would not run as smooth as it does. Greg also paid tribute to Claud Clark our Patron along with all sponsors that support us throughout the year. Greg completed his very exhaustive speech in such an emotional manner that Andrina was required to supply the box of Kleenex to get him over the line.

Many thanks to Greg Gibbs for his jocular attitude over the previous 12 months as President and the committee and members wished him well and nothing but the best for the future for Greg and his family and their move back to NSW.

Todays game was at CGC with 92 starters consisting of 75 men & 17 ladies with 3 new members;
Peter Walters: Gordonvale, Mike George: Yappoon and Ernest Bingham from North Johnstone.

Wednesday, 3 October 2018

The course looks in good condition & I'm sure the greens will be as slick as usual.

Our sponsor for the day is Cazalys AFL.

This will be President Greg's last event before he moves to NSW, where he will be able to wear his State of Origin blues with less comment than he gets here. No doubt he will have plenty to say, probably even more than at Mareeba, so do come & express your appreciation for his efforts & advice on rules of golf over the years.

The game today at Mareeba was played on a course that was prepared
today by Ron Cade and Michael and presented in an extremely good
condition. The holes were cut in some “interesting” places. Some
of which the majority of us had not seen before. However it was the
same for all.

We had a relatively small field of 77 today, comprising 62 men and 15
ladies. The event which was the final one for the Association’s
Consistency Trophy, was sponsored by BROTHERS LEAGUES CLUB.
Supporting our sponsorsis essential if we are to keep our
fees at a level that encourages the older golfers to keep playing
this great game. So if your looking for a night out try a visit to
Brothers.

We had one new member join today, and we welcome Ken Berriman
formerly of Wauchope and Howlong and now, after resisting a number of
overtures of Cairns members, is a member of H.M.B. A very wise
choice.

We are approaching that time of the year when we encourage members to
participate in the management of our Association by putting their
names forward to serve on the Committee. When we conducted the
survey last year, about 8 -10 members indicated they were interested
in becoming part of the administration of sport. We usually only
have four to five formal meetings a year, with several “email”
meetings if required. Game day is obviously when the biggest effort
is required but most of our Committee multitask and there is always
someone there to help out if needed. If you think you are prepared to
help out, please speak to any of the present or past Committee
members and they will give you any information they can.

The game next week is at Cairns and I expect the course to be in very
good condition. That will be my last game before leaving to live in
N.S.W. so to those who won’t be able to make it there, thanks for
your friendship over the years, allowing me to serve on the Committee
in various roles and mainly the enjoyment of your company.